Category: History 3303

Andrew Jackson, an American general, statesman, and lawyer, served from 1829 to 1837 as the seventh president of the United States1. His failed assassination led most Americans to believe he was blessed to govern the young nation, which, among other aspects, contributed to the massive growth rate during the 1830s. He sought to lobby for…

Table of Contents Early Life Activism and Leadership Conclusion Works Cited The beginning of social activism was a turning point in humanity’s history, reflecting the central moods and demands of society and also being a specific reaction to pressing issues hindering the further development of mankind. Despite being a controversial subject, it has grown into…

Table of Contents Introduction Historical Background Speaking for the dead Conclusion References Introduction The fire on Triangle Shirtwaist Factory in New York took place on March 25, 1911. The infamous disaster claimed the lives of 146 people, among which 123 women and 23 men, and proved to be the largest in the history of New…

Table of Contents Introduction Discussion Conclusion Works Cited Introduction The Indians went through a struggle in order to preserve their ways of life which was consistent of myths, narratives, and histories that were given orally to their descendants. In Our hearts fell to the ground by Calloway, we find that the Europeans were expanding their…

January 12, 1888, became a fateful day for about 235 residents of the American prairie. On that warm winter day, a sudden onset of snowstorm caught many people outside of their houses. Most of these people were immigrants from Europe who came to America in search of a better life. They were attracted by the…

Table of Contents Introduction The Dust Bowl Staying on the Farm during Dust Storms Roosevelt’s Agricultural Reforms “Hoovervilles” Leaving to the West The End of Dust Storms Lessons for Future Works Cited Introduction The decade from 1930 to 1940 was the hardest time for Americans. The economic prosperity that started after World War I led…

The letters of Richard Frethorne, an indentured servant in 17th century Virginia, painted an unflattering picture of colonial America of that time. They presented the lives of destitute workers in the New World in the worst possible light. In the letters which were addressed to his parents Frethorne wrote about his numerous problems in order…

The study of the history of a nation is impossible without a comprehensive study of historical events in the region, where the State is located. Historians that emphasize the study of national history, as a rule, try to define the specific features of the culture and lifestyle of a certain nation. But while no one…

The creation of the Congo Reform movement is closely related to the name of Edmund Dene Morel. Through journalistic activism, he uncovered the truth about the ruling of the Congo Free State, the regime of Leopold II (Ramsey 1). In his book, “King Leopold’s Ghost”, Adam Hochschild describes Leopold’s reign as “the savage crime,” “long…

Table of Contents Introduction Main body Short Overview of Angola’s Interaction with the Western World Angola and the Cold War Conclusion References Introduction Angola’s modern history is dominated by mass migration on the Atlantic coast and Portugal. In the 19th century, around 500,000 Africans (nearly all of them male) were taken as slaves and sent…